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2009 Bmw X6 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

19 owner complaints analyzed

10 distinct recall campaigns

58,244 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 19 complaints (42.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation315.8%
Fuel system concerns15.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
8
Air Bags
3
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Electrical System
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Fuel System, Gasoline
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine8
Air Bags3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Engine: 8; Air Bags: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
4
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
3
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9994
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9993
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2010
1
2012
1
2013
1
2014
3
2015
2
2016
2
2017
3
2018
2
2020
4
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20101
20121
20131
20143
20152
20162
20173
20182
20204

2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 3; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2020: 4

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10726482 · 2015-06-22 (June 22, 2015)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X6. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE HOT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO COOL DOWN IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V521000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000. MA 07/30/2015

Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10726482 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10938613 · 2016-12-29 (December 29, 2016)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, FUEL FUMES AND SMOKE WERE PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10938613 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10460280 · 2012-06-01 (June 1, 2012)

VEHICLE WASN'T DRIVING PROPERLY, CONSTANTLY PUTTING 1 QT OF OIL IN VEHICLE EVERY 2 WEEKS BECAUSE I WOULD GET A MESSAGE ON DASH SAYING LOW OIL. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOT SHOWING A PROBLEM. THEY RAN DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND STILL NOTHING. SAME ISSUE HAPPEN AGAIN AND MORE TEST WERE RUN AND FINALLY THEY SAID IT WAS FUEL PUMP SYSTEM AND IT WAS FIXED. THE OIL ISSUE CONTINUED ON UNTIL MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP YET AGAIN AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THEY'VE HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 3 WEEKS, T…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10460280 at NHTSA ↗